Annie Zaman is a journalist, media researcher, and press freedom advocate with over a decade of experience reporting from Pakistan, Germany, the UK, and across Asia. Her work focuses on political and social issues, press freedom, and amplifying underrepresented voices to foster a more inclusive and tolerant global society.
She began her career as a full-time journalist with Daily Times in Pakistan and later joined Deutsche Welle, Germany’s international broadcaster. Annie has since led several independent and cross-border initiatives at the intersection of journalism, advocacy, and digital innovation.
As Asia Lead for the Rory Peck Trust, she supported the safety and welfare of freelance journalists in conflict-affected regions. In 2013, during Pakistan’s general elections, she launched the award-winning PakVotes—a pioneering virtual newsroom connecting citizen journalists and social media to monitor electoral violence. She currently serves as Consulting Editor of PakVoices, a grassroots digital media platform promoting transparency and accountability in Pakistan’s underreported regions, including Southern Punjab and the Makran Coast.
Annie is a longtime contributor to Global Voices and co-editor of GV Urdu. She is fluent in English, Urdu, Punjabi, and German. She is currently based in Yangon, Myanmar, and tweets at @natrani.
Latest posts by Annie Zaman
Activists demand end to year-long internet disruption in Myanmar's Rakhine and Chin States
In the middle of a global pandemic, access to information is even more critical than usual.
Tensions mount between Pakistan and India after retaliatory manoeuvres by both nations
The current situation represents the biggest escalation of tensions between the two South Asian nuclear-armed rivals in over three decades.
Biryani Stories: Is Biryani the national dish of Pakistan?
Biriyani might be considered the king of South Asian cuisine, but is it the national dish of Pakistan?
Pashtun human rights activist detained at Islamabad airport, released after social media pressure
Gulalai Ismail is a well-known Pashtun human rights activist and founder of Seeds of Peace network.
Pakistan government's pro-minority stance questioned as Ahmadi economist's appointment is revoked
The appointment of Ahmadi Muslim economist Dr. Atif Mian to a government Council sparked a social media smear campaign, and right-wing religious parties threatened nationwide protests.
Research reveals malicious digital campaign against Pakistani human rights defenders
The Amnesty International report reveals that a network of social media fake accounts are used to infiltrate the activists communities in Pakistan.
Remembering Pakistan's Empowering Human Rights Activist Asma Jahangir
"Even in her death, she did not conform to the established code. Resistance, thy name is Asma."
Nina Paley's ‘Seder-Masochism’ Film Explores Patriarchy in the Book of Exodus Through Animated Ancient Idols
"My interpretation of Exodus is that it's the establishment of complete patriarchy, the elimination of any remaining goddess-worship from older times."
Crowdfunded Rescue Saves French Mountaineer on Pakistan's Nanga Parbat, but Her Climbing Partner Is Left Behind
"The Heroes of Nanga parbat Polish climbers who stopped their K2 climb and saved life on killer mountain in the darkness...You showed the world what a human life means"
